Marlin Fishing Tours in Maui

Marlin fishing is some of the most exciting deep sea fishing in existence. In Hawaii, the marlin is a prize catch sought after by anglers from all over the world, who come here in search of the big one. With the neighboring Big Island of Hawaii's Kona Coast known as the sport fishing capital of the world, many people in the islands for fishing overlook Maui as a hot spot for marlin. But there are several fishing charter companies in Maui that regularly hook this popular fish as well.

  1. The Finest Kind

    • Located at Lahaina Harbor on the western edge of Maui, the "Finest Kind" is a charter boat manned by a family crew that has been catching marlin for three generations. Owner operator Dave Hudson's charter company consistently holds the catch records for not only the island, but the entire state.

      The experience factor is the main advantage of Finest Kind's crew. Over the years, the crews have learned the habits of the different species of fish and where they stay throughout different seasons of the year.

      Blue marlin, striped marlin and spearfish are all present in the Maui waters. Four- or eight-hour trips are available. No fishing license is required and all bait and equipment are included in the fees.

      Finest Kind Sportfishing

      Slip #7 Lahaina Maui Harbor

      Lahaina, Hawaii 96761

      808-214-8510

      fishingmaui.com

    Reel Hooker

    • Reel Hooker Sportfishing is a charter boat and crew located at the Ma`alea Harbor in West Maui. The Reel Hooker is a 35-foot Bertram tournament fishing boat that is available to the public for marlin, ono, mahi mahi and ahi fishing year round.

      The Reel Hooker is suitable for groups of one to six people plus the crew. Charters are available for half-day, ¾-day, and full days of fishing. The Reek Hooker also offers a 10-hour extended "hardcore full day" excursion that begins at 4 a.m. Prices ranged from $150 for shared trips and up to $1200 for private trips in 2010. Prices include all bait and tackle. Guests are responsible for their own food and drink.

      Maui Sport Fishing Charters

      P.O. Box 12138

      Lahaina, Hawaii 96761

      877-661-0338

      mauisportfishingcharters.com

    Extreme Fishing Maui

    • Extreme Fishing Maui invites visitors to get "hooked" on big game sport fishing. The company website offers a daily catch log as a way to persuade potential customers to fish with them on one of the boats docked around the island. They simply claim that their guests catch more fish, and they claim the daily log proves it.

      In addition, Extreme Fishing Maui has multiple boats, running out of Lahaina Harbor as well as Ma`alea. The crew will fillet your catch right on the boat when you hook a marlin or other game fish if you choose. You'll be able to go back to your hotel and dine on the very fish you caught that day off the coast of Maui.

      Extreme Fishing Maui

      Lahaina, Hawaii 96761

      808-669-1077

      extremefishingmaui.com